My house celebrates New Year's Eve & Day pretty much that same way as most Americans: a New Year's Eve party celebrated with friends, watching the Times Square ball drop in front of the tele with the family, & the next day watching football on the tele while diving into junk food and having a nap. In keeping with my unusual traditions to ring in the new year- AKA … [Read more...] about 11 Unusual New Year’s Traditions from Around the World
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To Be True or Not: The Unique History of Truing of The Ring at Omni Bedford Springs Resort
Have you heard of the truing of the ring? A historical way to test diamond engagement rings for authenticity, Omni Bedford Springs Resort has a fun history with the wedding tradition. Here's everything you need to know about ring truing and why it's still tied to the resort. Quick History of Omni Bedford Springs Resort If you've never been to the quaint town of Bedford … [Read more...] about To Be True or Not: The Unique History of Truing of The Ring at Omni Bedford Springs Resort
Five Artsy Things to Know about Epcot International Festival of the Arts
If you squeal with delight over Walt Disney World's famous Epcot festivals (International Flower & Garden and International Food & Wine), warm up those vocal chords because there's a new one in town: Epcot International Festival of the Arts. For its inaugural year, WDW is going all out with its magical blend of art, food, and fun. Here's the top five things you need to … [Read more...] about Five Artsy Things to Know about Epcot International Festival of the Arts
How to Christmas at Walt Disney World
As soon as Halloween is over, we begin thinking about the next big holiday at Walt Disney World: Christmas. The Disney elves work a ton of overtime during the winter holiday season and literally overnight the parks are transformed from autumn to Christmas fun. Planning a trip or just want the scoop on the fun and merriment that goes on in the parks? Here's how to Christmas at … [Read more...] about How to Christmas at Walt Disney World
Escape the Heat At Walt Disney World with Magic Kingdom Indoor Attractions
There's two reasons we head to Walt Disney World in April and October: the moderate climate and the Festivals at Epcot. Having written that, there are days during both of those times of year that the sweltering, Central Florida heat rears its head and all we want to do is head to the nearest Magic Kingdom attraction to enjoy the air conditioning and recharge for a few minutes. … [Read more...] about Escape the Heat At Walt Disney World with Magic Kingdom Indoor Attractions